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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.58, 1,059.50 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.58, 1,059.50 and 321.50 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.58 : 1,059.50 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.58/1,059.50 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.58x = 1,059.50 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.58x = 340,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,629.25/706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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